Reading, Writing and Learning in ESL : A Resource Book for Teaching K-12 English Learners

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Praised for its strong research base, engaging style, and inclusion of specific teaching ideas, the Fifth Edition comprehensively examines oral language, vocabulary, writing, reading, and writing/content-based instruction in English for grades K-12 students. This Fifth Edition of Peregoy & Boyle's best-selling book continues the strengths of the Fourth Edition with its comprehensiveness and accessibility, providing a wealth of practical strategies for promoting literacy and language development in ELLs (K-12). Unlike many books in this field,Reading, Writing and Learning in ESLtakes a unique approach by exploring contemporary language acquisition theory (as it relates to instruction) and providing suggestions and methods for motivating ELLsrs" English language, literacy and content area learning. The book highlights content-based instruction and features differentiated instruction for English language learners.

Preface

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English Language Learners in School

Who Are English Language Learners?

How Can I Get to Know My English Language Learners?

Getting Basic Information When a New Student Arrives

Classroom Activities That Let You Get to Know Your Students

How Do Cultural Differences Affect Teaching and Learning?

Culture in the Classroom Context

Definitions of Culture

Becoming an Effective Participant-Observer in Your Own Classroom

Sociolinguistic Interactions in the Classroom

Culturally Related Responses to Classroom Organization

Literacy Traditions from Home and Community

Who Am I in the Lives of My Students?

How Can I Ease Newcomers into the Routines of My

Classroom When They Know Little or No English?

First Things First: Safety and Security

Creating a Sense of Belonging

Current Policy Trends Affecting the Education of English Learners

Academic Standards and Assessment

High-Stakes Testing

Education Policy Specific to English Learners

What Kinds of Programs Exist to Meet the Needs of English Language Learners?